A CONTRAMANO: MILEI HABLA DE UNA GUERRA AJENA COMO SI FUERA PROPIA
·9 min
The episode is a solo monologue by host Alfredo Zaiat analyzing President Javier Milei's foreign policy moves regarding Iran and the Middle East. Zaiat opens by framing Milei's actions as involving Argentina in a war that is not its own. He details a timeline from March 9 to April 2, 2024, where Milei declared Iran an enemy, the Chancellor hinted at military support, the government labeled Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization, and an Iranian diplomat was expelled. Zaiat characterizes this as an irresponsible escalation driven by alignment with Washington and Donald Trump. He cites CNN polling showing Trump's decline, questioning why Milei would court such a figure. The host then shifts to historical context, recalling the 1990s under President Carlos Menem when Argentina had 'carnal relations' with the US and participated in the Gulf War. Zaiat directly links this period to the 1992 Israeli embassy and 1994 AMIA bombings, suggesting alignment provoked attacks. He emphasizes that no other Latin American leader is behaving like Milei today, except Menem in the past. Zaiat argues Milei is not defending national interest but using Argentina as a stage for a personal crusade to appear as Trump's most obedient ally. He lists multiple irresponsibilities: declaring enemies, straining explosive relations, hinting at military commitments, and turning foreign policy into a submission contest. The host calls for prudence, diplomacy, and defense of national interest instead. He urges Congress and democratic forces to impose institutional limits, noting that declaring war requires legislative approval. Zaiat concludes that Milei's actions are temerity, not courage, and from the presidential office, this constitutes contempt for Argentines' security. The episode ends with the show's signature sign-off.
